Latest Conan Director Buzz

IGN has confirmed with a source close to the production that the following directors are in the running to direct Conan: James McTeigue (V for Vendetta), Marcus Nispel (Friday the 13th, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Pathfinder), Neil Marshall (The Descent, Doomsday), Christophe Gans (Silent Hill, The Brotherhood of the Wolf), and Phil Joanou (U2: Rattle and Hum, Gridiron Gang, State of Grace).

According to Latino Review, Joanou is the frontrunner and Nispel is the studio's "second choice" to direct. CHUD first reported that McTeigue was the man to beat.

IGN's insider confirmed that all of the aforementioned candidates have met with the producers about the job, with Joanou being the newest name added to the list, and that the producers hope to hire someone shortly and move forward with this high priority pic.